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Reliability Study Of Zr And Al Incorporated Hf Based High-K Dielectric Deposited By Advanced Processing, Md Nasir Uddin Bhuyian
Reliability Study Of Zr And Al Incorporated Hf Based High-K Dielectric Deposited By Advanced Processing, Md Nasir Uddin Bhuyian
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Hafnium-based high-x dielectric materials have been successfully used in the industry as a key replacement for SiO2 based gate dielectrics in order to continue CMOS device scaling to the 22-nm technology node. Further scaling according to the device roadmap requires the development of oxides with higher x values in order to scale the equivalent oxide thickness (EOT) to 0.7 nm or below while achieving low defect densities. In addition, next generation devices need to meet challenges like improved channel mobility, reduced gate leakage current, good control on threshold voltage, lower interface state density, and good reliability. In order to …
Nanostructured Semiconductor Device Design In Solar Cells, Hongmei Dang
Nanostructured Semiconductor Device Design In Solar Cells, Hongmei Dang
Theses and Dissertations--Electrical and Computer Engineering
We demonstrate the use of embedded CdS nanowires in improving spectral transmission loss and the low mechanical and electrical robustness of planar CdS window layer and thus enhancing the quantum efficiency and the reliability of the CdS-CdTe solar cells. CdS nanowire window layer enables light transmission gain at 300nm-550nm. A nearly ideal spectral response of quantum efficiency at a wide spectrum range provides an evidence for improving light transmission in the window layer and enhancing absorption and carrier generation in absorber. Nanowire CdS/CdTe solar cells with Cu/graphite/silver paste as back contacts, on SnO2/ITO-soda lime glass substrates, yield the …
Predictive Modeling For Assessing The Reliability Of Bypass Diodes In Photovoltaic Modules, Narendra Shiradkar
Predictive Modeling For Assessing The Reliability Of Bypass Diodes In Photovoltaic Modules, Narendra Shiradkar
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
Solar Photovoltaics (PV) is one of the most promising renewable energy technologies for mitigating the effect of climate change. Reliability of PV modules directly impacts the Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE), which is a metric for cost competitiveness of any energy technology. Further reduction in LCOE of PV through assured long term reliability is necessary in order to facilitate widespread use of solar energy without the need for subsidies. This dissertation is focused on frameworks for assessing reliability of bypass diodes in PV modules. Bypass diodes are critical components in PV modules that provide protection against shading. Failure of bypass …